
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Box Elder, SD from $400 (58 Rentals)
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Freedom Landing

The Union

Fox Run Apartments

581 225th St

718 Box Elder Rd W

Mountain View Village

10Bedrock Apartments

Tower Heights

Prairie View Townhomes
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Antelope Ridge

284 Wilder Ct

The Place at Estes Park

Robbinsdale Heights 1

The Place at Hainesway

Civic Plaza Apartments

Bridgewood Estates

LaCrosse Estates Apartment Homes

BG Flats Apartments

Orchard Meadows
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Johnson Ranch Apartments

Countryside Apartments

Sedona Flats

Champion Villas

Moonlight Apartment Complex

Tallgrass Apartments

Shepherd Hills Commons

Creekside Heights Apartments, LLC

Auburn Hills

Sagebrush Flats
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Country Bluff Apartments

Split Creek Commons

The Elements, LLC

Camden Heights

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Prairie Tree

Boulder Creek Apartments

Block5

Buffalo Run

Gateway Apartments

The Pines at Rapid
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Vista Pointe Apartments

Homestead Garden

Harmony Heights

Founders Park Village

Jayhawks Patio Home Apartments

Heartland Heights

14 E Quincy St

820 Holcomb Ave

411 E Denver St

Rapid Creek Apartments
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Box Elder, SD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Box Elder?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Box Elder Studio Apartments | $1,070 | $665 | $1,588 |
| Cheap Box Elder 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,313 | $547 | $2,278 |
| Cheap Box Elder 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $726 | $3,062 |
| Cheap Box Elder 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $1,080 | $2,981 |
| Cheap Box Elder 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $1,764 | $1,764 |
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Cheapest Available Box Elder Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Box Elder, SD is a 2 Beds unit found at Civic Plaza Apartments in the Downtown Rapid City neighborhood priced from $865. The Place at Hainesway in the Downtown Rapid City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Box Elder apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom Garden Level | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
| The Place at Hainesway | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Bridgewood Estates | Open living space + spacious master *WAITLIST* | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| LaCrosse Estates Apartment Homes | SPRING INTO SUMMER WITH ROCK BOTTOM PRICES! ANY... | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| BG Flats Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $965 |
| Orchard Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Johnson Ranch Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Champion Villas | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Moonlight Apartment Complex | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Vistas at Cheyenne Pass | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Box Elder, SD
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Box Elder area is the $1.43 price per square foot Townhome Style 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Model at Shepherd Hills Commons in the starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Box Elder apartment is the Brennan $1,085 Model at Founders Park Village starting at $1,478 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Downtown Rapid City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Box Elder apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Hills Commons | Townhome Style 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.43 |
| Founders Park Village | Brennan $1,085 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Countryside Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| The Place at Estes Park | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Vista Pointe Apartments | 2-Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| The Pines at Rapid | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Country Bluff Apartments | The Roosevelt | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Bridgewood Estates | Open living space + spacious master *WAITLIST* | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom Garden Level | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| The Place at Hainesway | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Box Elder Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Box Elder?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Box Elder is at BG Flats Apartments listed at $965.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Box Elder Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Box Elder Apartment is $875 at The Place at Hainesway.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Box Elder Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Box Elder is starting from $865 at Civic Plaza Apartments.
What is the most affordable Box Elder Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Box Elder Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Place at Hainesway and starts from $1,060.
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